The APEX System, by combining intuitive design with engineering excellence, sets a new standard in pedicle screw systems. The APEX System was designed by industry leading spine surgeons and optimizes performance during surgery while providing intraoperative flexibility, allowing surgeons to effectively treat each complex spine and deformity patient’s unique needs.
- Complete implant offering with comprehensive range of sizes to treat degenerative, complex and deformity pathologies, providing optimal intraoperative flexibility
- Third generation instruments designed and refined by industry leading surgeons for optimum usability and performance
- APEX System implants and instruments can be used with either 5.5 or 6.0mm rods
- Custom deformity correction instruments designed to shorten procedure time and allow for controlled, safe correction of the deformity
- Buttress thread set screws designed to prevent cross-threading
- Titanium and Cobalt Chromium (CoCr) rod options available for rigid deformities
- Low profile Cross Connectors provide versatile connection between rods regardless of orientation or level
- Low profile and compact implant volume throughout the entire system allows for bone graft maximization and suitability for use in younger patientsDevice Description
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Indications:
The APEX Spine System is also indicated for pedicle screw fixation for the treatment of severe spondylolisthesis (Grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra in skeletally mature patients receiving fusion by autogenous bone graft, with the device fixed or attached to the lumbar and sacral spine (levels of pedicle screw fixation are L3 to S1), and for whom the device is intended to be removed after solid fusion is attained.
The APEX Spine System is also a hook and sacral/iliac screw fixation system of the non-cervical spine indicated for degenerative disc disease (defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (fracture and/or dislocation), spinal stenosis, deformities (scoliosis, lordosis and/or kyphosis), tumor, and previous failed fusion (pseudo-arthrosis).
When used in a percutaneous, posterior approach with AIM Spine MIS instrumentation, the APEX Spine System is intended for non-cervical pedicle fixation for the following indications: degenerative disc disease (defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, and/or lordosis), tumor, pseudo-arthrosis, and failed previous fusion in skeletally mature patients . Levels of fixation are for the thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine.